{
  "id": 977349,
  "title": "‘Sure sign of desperation’: Congress hits back at PM Modi over ‘dimaagi Naxals’ remark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/sure-sign-of-desperation-congress-hits-back-at-pm-modi-over-dimaagi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:34:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sure-sign-of-his-desperation-congress-hits-back-at-pm-modi-over-dimaagi-naxals-remark/articleshow/133255730.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Congress slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on \"dimaagi Naxals\" during his Independence Day address, labeling it a \"sure sign of desperation.\" Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of using the term \"urban Naxals\" earlier, now referring to them as \"dimaagi Naxals.\" Ramesh alleged that Modi ends up doing what his labeled opponents demand. The Congress leader also claimed that Modi ends up being the \"Master Abuser in Entire Political Science\" for his abusive language.",
  "summary": "Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimaagi Naxals' remark a sign of desperation. Prime Minister Modi stated that armed Naxalism has been eliminated but ideological influence remains a concern. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government's performance and divisive politics during Independence Day. He credited previous Congress…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "‘Imperative to identify, isolate dimaagi Naxals’: PM Modi in Independence Day speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/imperative-to-identify-isolate-dimaagi-naxals-pm-modi-in-independence",
        "published": "2026-08-15T05:45:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}